By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County Schools Superintendent Ryan Saxe was named West Virginia Superintendent of the Year for 2024 on Tuesday, according to a news release. He was presented the award by Adam Cheeseman, 2023 West Virginia Superintendent of the Year from Doddridge County Schools,[Read More…]
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Opinion: Concord University at the forefront of meteoric rise of Esports gaming and the STEM careers it promotes
By Austin Clay, director, Concord University Esports program Esports is growing exponentially in popularity among youth and their parents, and Concord University is developing an ecosystem to capitalize on the amazing skills and career opportunities growing out of participation in this international phenomenon. Esports, short for “electronic sports,” transforms online[Read More…]
WV Hive hosting inclusive capital access community conversation in Princeton on June 25
West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive is conducting a community conversation on inclusive capital access from 1-2:30 p.m. June 25, at The Loft, 1123 Mercer Street in Princeton, W.Va. The event is free to those who register. Judy Moore, Deputy Director of the New River[Read More…]
Governor addresses homeschool oversight questions, looming childcare crisis
By Beth Sergent, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “I don’t know if the support’s there, I really don’t.” That was Gov. Jim Justice’s short answer about whether he feels there’s sufficient Republican support in the West Virginia Legislature for changing or strengthening homeschooling oversight. The backstoryThe answer came during the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice fields questions on possible tax cut, childcare funding
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the end of the current fiscal year approaching at the end of June, Gov. Jim Justice addressed questions about a possible cut in personal income tax rates for the next calendar year, and the need to address[Read More…]
Aviation Hall of Fame giant makes donation to Pierpont Community and Technical College
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Before there was an airfield at what is now North Central West Virginia Airport, there were potatoes. After the airport was built in the 1930s, what is now Harrison County Commission invited Angelo Koukoulis to operate a fixed base operation at[Read More…]
12 ways to celebrate West Virginia Day in true Mountain State fashion
By Mary Margaret Clouse, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia celebrates its 161st birthday on June 20, 2024. West Virginia Day commemorates the date West Virginia was inaugurated as a state in 1863, making it the only state created as a result of the Civil War. Here are some[Read More…]
Town of Davis ditches short term rental moratorium
“It means that anyone can now come in and apply for a building permit and business license for an Airbnb,” Helmick said. By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate DAVIS, W.Va. — The Town of Davis Council unanimously voted to end the Town’s ongoing moratorium on Short Term Rentals within the[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia news: State’s physical therapists partner with WVU Medicine
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) has announced that West Virginia University Medicine will be host sponsor for the APTA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference on Sept. 7-8 at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. “Our members are grateful and[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive Network to host 2nd annual Network and Resource Fair on June 27 in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its 2nd Annual Network and Resource Fair, set for Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Black Knight Conference Center, 2400 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, W.Va. This event is free and[Read More…]
